The keg is the preferred storage container for beer; it's long-lasting, can be used repeatedly and is easy to stack, tap and roll.

The keg is the easiest method to dispense beer.

The keg is very inexpensive.

Question 5 of 20

What are "ribs" for in a beer keg?

to give the keg's structure more strength

The keg's top and bottom are welded together around a stainless steel cylinder, whose ribs add rigidity and stability to the structure.

to make the round shape of a keg look more attractive

to keep the beer from sloshing around so much

Question 6 of 20

What do torpedoes and ponies have in common?

They are types of self-dispensing kegs.

They both refer to keg sizes.

They're both beer kegs, but they hold different amounts. The torpedo holds a sixth of a barrel, and the pony holds a quarter. Saddle up!

Absolutely nothing.

Question 7 of 20

What is one of the most important features of a beer keg?

its flat bottom

its size

its airtightness

A keg has got to be airtight. Otherwise, you might be toasting with a glass of flat, flavorless beer. Yuck!

Question 8 of 20

Why does a beer keg have a spear?

to fight off anyone who tries to steal your beer

to draw the beer up and out through the tap

A spear is a kind of metal straw that allows the beer to be drawn up from the bottom of the keg and out through the tap at the top.

to release built-up carbon dioxide

Question 9 of 20

Where are taps located on most beer kegs?

at the top

Most kegs are tapped at the top. Although this goes against gravity, the beer is released through pressurization.

at the bottom

at the side

Question 10 of 20

What's the main disadvantage of a party pump?

It's too much work for one person to operate.

It allows oxygen to enter the keg.

A party pump, due to the required pumping, lets air into the keg and makes the beer go flat. This is why partygoers are encouraged to drink quickly and often.

It's a very slow way to dispense beer.

Question 11 of 20

What gives beer its bubbles?

oxygen

carbon dioxide

Beer's natural carbonation comes from carbon dioxide.

nitrogen

Question 12 of 20

What two gases are the best combination for maintaining natural carbonation?

carbon dioxide and nitrogen

The best mix is carbon dioxide and nitrogen. They maintain natural carbonation without ruining flavor.

nitrogen and oxygen

oxygen and carbon dioxide

Question 13 of 20

How long do beer kegs normally last?

10 years

30 years

They are amazingly durable and usually have a lifespan of about 30 years.

50 years

Question 14 of 20

What is keg refurbishing?

repurposing beer kegs into bar tables, chairs and stools

cleaning, repairing and sterilizing beer kegs

Keg refurbishing companies preserve the life of kegs by cleaning, repairing and sterilizing them.

recycling the keg into scrap metal

Question 15 of 20

How many different types of taps are there?

three

seven

Seven different types of keg taps are used throughout the beer-drinking world.

15

Question 16 of 20

Why are there so many types of beer keg taps?

Each type of beer requires its own tap.

Different types of beer require unique levels of pressure that require a specific tap.

Each continent uses a different tap.

Each size keg needs a different tap.

Question 17 of 20

What device is used with beer taps to maintain the inside pressure?

washer

threader

coupler

The coupler allows beer through the tap while maintaining the pressure inside the keg.

Question 18 of 20

What does excess heat do to beer?

It encourages bacteria to grow in the beer.

It makes the beer smell bad.

It makes carbonation bubbles expand and pop.

Too much heat is bad news for beer. The carbon dioxide bubbles expand and are released, causing its fizz to go flat.

Question 19 of 20

What is a firkin?

an old storage vessel for ale

Ale served directly out of a cask called a firkin has made a comeback in recent years. Aficionados praise its full and nuanced flavor, and many believe that to drink cask ale is to enjoy beer as it was meant to be.

a traditional party favor given at Oktoberfest

the concave wooden frame that stores beer kegs sideways

Question 20 of 20

Which type of keg do home brewers prefer for their beer storage?

the Midas keg

the Cornelius keg

The Cornelius keg, also known as the "corny," is what holds beverages in fast-food restaurants. It holds about 5 gallons (19 liters), and home brewers have adopted it as their storage method of choice.